Additional grounds of rejection was that the Israeli proposal planned to annex areas which would lead to a cantonization of the West Bank into three blocs.

An offer can be terminated on the grounds of rejection on the part of the offeree, that is if the offeree does not accept the terms of the offer.

Eliminates a number of briefing requirements that ask for information that is readily available in the file history (e.g., statements of the status of claims, status of amendments, and the grounds of rejection to be reviewed on appeal; the evidence appendix; and the related proceedings appendix).